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From critically acclaimed musicals like GUN & POWDER to one-of-a-kind concert experiences, I'm all about blending music and storytelling in fresh, exciting ways.
I wear a lot of hats — writer, composer, arranger, collaborator, producer — and I use all of them to bring bold, original ideas to life. No matter the format, my goal is always the same: to move people with music and tell stories that last.
Your voice is unique — let's discover its full potential together.
Musical storytelling that captivates, inspires, and entertains
GUN & POWDER
Book & Lyrics by Angelica Chéri
Music by Ross Baum
Music Directed by Austin Cook
Directed by Stevie Walker-Webb
GUN & POWDER is a new original musical inspired by the true story of Mary and Martha Clarke, African American twin sisters who take extraordinary measures to settle their mother’s sharecropper debt and save her home.
In 1893 Texas, the Sisters Clarke—passing as white—embark on a remarkable Wild West adventure that examines race, family, and identity with two electrifying women who transformed from farm girls to outlaws to legends.
Featuring book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri (a real-life descendant of Mary and Martha Clarke), music by Ross Baum, and direction by Tony nominee Stevie Walker-Webb (Ain’t No Mo’). GUN & POWDER was developed through the SigWorks: Musical Theater Lab, won the 2018 Richard Rodgers Award, made its World Premiere at the Signature Theatre in 2020, and ran at Paper Mill Playhouse in 2024, where it was named a New York Times Critic's Pick.
Nominated for 5 AUDELCO Awards, including:
Best Musical
Best Director (Stevie Walker-Webb)
Best Leading Actress (Liisi LaFontaine and Ciara Reneé)
Best Featured Actress (Jeannette Bayardelle)
"A big-throated American musical filled with star-making roles for Black women. The type of audacious and rollicking story that's too often missing from American stages."
- The New York Times (Critic's Pick)
"Absolutely indelible and bursting with lively music. Baum’s score paints a cohesive, near-comprehensive sonic picture of Black American music, with soul, blues, and R&B cohabiting with banjos, spirituals, and Big Easy trumpets."
- Theatrely (Best of 2024)
"Like a shot in the dark, it arrives as one of the most invigorating and promising new musicals of the last several seasons."
- TheatreMania
"★★★★★... hands-down one of the best musicals I’ve seen in the past decade, with vocal performances that will leave you breathless. Baum’s inspiring score exhibits rare, exhilarating, talent."
- DC Theatre Scene
ESCAPELAND
Book & Lyrics by Charlie Oh
Music by Ross Baum
Becca Brown lives in the shadow of Smileville, resenting the affluence, privilege, and cheer she never had access to. When she unexpectedly finds herself playing a princess inside the park, she ends up discovering the family she never had. Her hard-earned cynicism begins to fade just as the dark underbelly of Smileville rears its head, and Becca must choose between staying in the land of smiles and the harsh truth of the real world. This musical comedy about the backstage life of theme park employees examines class, family, and capitalism with a dark flair. The show uses pastiche numbers mixed with a contemporary pop score to reveal the inner life and turmoil of people who are asked to be professionally happy.
ESCAPELAND was developed through the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop and the American Music Theatre Project at Northwestern University, directed by Lisa Peterson (Good Night, Oscar). We are seeking further development.
TAYLOR: THE ERAS OF SWIFT
Taylor: The Eras of Swift is an unforgettable night celebrating the iconic career of Taylor Swift. With innovative arrangements, stellar vocals, and world-class musicians, the show takes audiences on a captivating journey through Taylor’s first 10 groundbreaking studio albums. Experience the incredible story of this unstoppable musical force, brought to life by three powerhouse vocalists, and leave enchanted by the global sensation that is Taylor Swift.
Taylor: The Eras of Swift was created by Ross Baum & Melissa Rose Hirsch and is currently booking for 2025 on cruise ships and at music venues nationwide. Get in touch for booking info.
IN CONCERT
I’ve had the joy of performing my original music and favorite covers all over NYC and LA — at spots like Lincoln Center, New York City Center, Joe’s Pub, 54 Below, Rockwood, Hotel Café, and plenty more.
You might've also caught me performing on ships, at private events, or bringing the vibes to a corporate retreat — sometimes solo, sometimes with an incredible lineup of Broadway talent by my side.
Need live music for your next event? I've got a go-to crew of amazing singers and musicians ready to entertain. Get in touch for booking info — let’s make it a night to remember.
